Haryana Sets Up Revolving Fund to Return Trap Money to Anti-Corruption Complainants
Chandigarh, August 17: The Haryana Government has put in place a dedicated financial mechanism to ensure that complainants who pay bribe money to facilitate vigilance traps are not left out of pocket during the course of corruption investigations.
Through a notification issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, the government has constituted the Haryana Vigilance Bureau Revolving Funds, specifically to reimburse the bribe money provided by complainants for laying traps. The fund will be administered by the Director General, State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Haryana.
The move effectively creates a formal reimbursement channel for citizens whose money is used in sting operations against officials allegedly accepting bribes. Under the prescribed procedure, the investigating officer will forward the reimbursement proposal to the concerned Range In-charge—Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General or Superintendent of Police—for further processing.
A committee at Vigilance Headquarters will take the final decision on reimbursement on merit. It will comprise an Additional Director General of Police/Inspector General of the State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau as chairman, besides a Deputy Inspector General and a District Attorney/Deputy District Attorney as members.
Once the committee approves the proposal, the complainant will have to furnish an affidavit undertaking that the trap money released by the court after completion of criminal proceedings will subsequently be deposited into the revolving fund. After submission of the undertaking, the approved amount will be transferred to the complainant’s bank account.
The government has also built financial controls into the system. The revolving fund will be replenished once 70 per cent of its corpus has been utilised, while its audit will be carried out by the Principal Accountant General (Audit), Haryana.
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*’Happening Haryana’ Roadshow to be held in Mumbai on August 23-24: Rao Narbir Singh*
*Government to highlight Haryana’s role in building Viksit Bharat-2047*
Chandigarh, August 17: Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that the ‘Happening Haryana’ Roadshow will be organised in Mumbai on August 23 and 24 with the objective of attracting domestic and international investors to invest in Haryana. Through the roadshow, investors will be apprised of Haryana’s industrial potential, strong infrastructure and the facilities being provided to facilitate investment.
Rao Narbir Singh said that the main objective of the roadshow is to showcase Haryana’s role in Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat-2047 and to present the State as a major industrial and investment hub. He said that the Haryana Government is making comprehensive preparations in this direction and that the major departments have prepared the Haryana Vision Document-2030 to chart the State’s future development, which is being continuously monitored by Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini himself.
The Industries Minister said that Haryana has recently made significant amendments to its Industrial Policy and has also implemented a new MSME Policy. Under these policies, a target has been set to attract investment of Rs. 55 lakh crore in the MSME sector and generate 5 lakh employment opportunities by 2030. Investors will be apprised of the incentives available under these policies and the steps taken to facilitate investment during the roadshow.
He said that Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini will directly interact with representatives of investors who sign Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for investment in Haryana under the new Industrial Policy and MSME Policy on August 27 in Chandigarh. During the interaction, investors will be provided detailed information about the investor-friendly policies, facilities and programmes being offered in the State.
Rao Narbir Singh said that during the Mumbai roadshow, investors will also be apprised of the 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) being developed in Haryana. In addition, the potential of five new cities being developed through the Panchgram Development Authority on both sides of the 135-kilometre-long Kundli-Manesar Expressway will also be presented to investors.
He said that Haryana’s strong rail, road and air connectivity, proximity to Delhi-NCR and rapidly developing industrial infrastructure make the State particularly attractive for investment. The roadshow in Mumbai will serve as an important platform to effectively showcase all these strengths to national and international investors.
The Industries Minister said that the Haryana Government’s objective is not merely to attract investment, but to create an industrial environment that accelerates investment, employment and economic growth, enabling Haryana to play a leading role in the building of Viksit Bharat.
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*Haryana Rolls Out 5-Minute Daily Yoga Break Across Industrial Units; One Trained Worker for Every 50 Employees Within a Month**
*The state has kicked off its ambitious Y-Break programme, announced in the Chief Minister’s 2026-27 Budget, aiming to reach every industrial unit with energising yoga camps and training. For units operating on shifts, dedicated, trained workers will ensure everyone can participate*
Chandigarh, August 17 - Haryana has launched a dynamic, time-bound initiative to bring a daily five-minute “Y-Break” (Yoga Break at Workplace) to every industrial unit. Each workplace will host yoga camps and training sessions, with at least one employee per 50 workers trained within a month to lead these revitalising sessions, revealed Additional Chief Secretary, AYUSH Department, Dr. Sumita Misra.
In industrial units operating in shifts, the programme provides for at least one trained employee for every group of 50 employees in each working shift, making the workplace yoga initiative applicable across shift operations as well.
The programme follows Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini’s Budget Announcement 2026-27 proposing the observance of a daily five-minute Y-Break for the workforce across all industrial units in Haryana.
The AYUSH Department has written to the Industries and Commerce Department asking it to disseminate the advisory to all industrial units and industrial associations in Haryana with directions for time-bound implementation in accordance with the prescribed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Dr. Misra said the General Manager, District Industries Centre (GM-DIC) in each district will coordinate with the District Ayurveda Officer to prepare a schedule of yoga camps and training sessions.
This coordinated effort guarantees that every industrial unit in the district benefits from the programme, with Yoga Sahayaks guiding the process. Within a month, each industrial unit will select one or two employees for training, ensuring at least one trained facilitator per 50 workers. These chosen employees, guided by Yoga Sahayaks, will soon lead Y-Break sessions right at their workplaces.
As part of the advisory, the workforce in the Industries and Commerce Department has been asked to voluntarily adopt and practise a five-minute Y-Break during working hours. This initiative aims to uplift employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being, nurturing a healthier, more productive, and stress-free work environment.
Dr. Misra said the Y-Break protocol is a scientifically designed routine consisting of simple Yogasanas, Pranayama and meditation techniques. It can be performed at the workplace without requiring any special equipment or infrastructure. Created by the Ministry of AYUSH, the protocol is designed to help employees de-stress, recharge, and regain focus, boosting workplace efficiency, productivity, and overall well-being.
*Official App and Videos to Be Used*
The advisory calls for making the Ministry of AYUSH's Y-Break protocol accessible to employees and encouraging them to follow the prescribed sequence.
Employees are also to be encouraged to use the official Y-Break mobile application and instructional videos for guided practice. Reference material, including the Y-Break booklet and videos, is available through the Ministry of AYUSH/MDNIY Y-Break resources.
The government has, however, made clear that participation is to remain voluntary. Industrial units have been asked to ensure that the five-minute sessions are conducted safely and without disrupting their normal functioning.
The advisory urges awareness campaigns to spotlight the health benefits of regular yoga and inspires workers to weave the Y-Break into their everyday routines.
Dr. Misra said the initiative is being taken in compliance with the Chief Minister’s Budget Announcement for 2026-27, with the Industries and Commerce Department being asked to take the programme to industrial units and associations throughout Haryana and ensure its time-bound implementation as per the SOP.
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Government Accelerating Industrial Projects to Make Haryana a Leading Manufacturing Hub: CM Nayab Singh Saini
CM Participates in Third Meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority of National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust
Progress of Integrated Multi-Modal Logistics Hub at Nangal Chaudhary, Hisar Integrated Manufacturing Cluster and Ambala Industrial Park Discussed
Chandigarh, August 17: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the state government is expediting major industrial and logistics projects to establish Haryana as a leading manufacturing hub in the country. The Chief Minister participated through video conferencing in the third meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority of the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust on Monday. The meeting reviewed the implementation of industrial and manufacturing projects. Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the meeting. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Sh. Piyush Goyal, Chief Ministers of various states and senior officials also joined the meeting.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini briefed the participants on the progress of key projects in Haryana, including the Integrated Multi-Modal Logistics Hub (IMLH) at Nangal Chaudhary and the Hisar Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC). He said that work related to land approval, connectivity and infrastructure for these projects is progressing rapidly, and the government aims to bring them on the ground at the earliest. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also informed that under the BHAVYA scheme launched by the Government of India, a proposal has been sent to the Central Government for developing an industrial park on 108 acres of land in Ambala, Haryana.
The Chief Minister said the process of land acquisition for Phase-I of the proposed Integrated Multi-Modal Logistics Hub at Nangal Chaudhary is being expedited. The land acquisition process will be completed shortly, following which the work on Phase-I will be taken forward and Phase-II can subsequently be initiated. He said that he himself will visit the Multi-Modal Logistics Hub on August 23 and flag off the railway line. The railway yard of the CWC IMLH will be operated by CWC. Alongside this, the process of expediting other works will also be undertaken.
Giving an update on the progress of the Hisar Integrated Manufacturing Cluster, the Chief Minister said that bids have been received for the EPC project worth approximately ₹707 crore for the Phase-I infrastructure, and the bids are currently being evaluated. The EPC agency will be appointed shortly. He added that the process for notification of the master plan has also been initiated, with a target to notify it by August 31, 2026.
He further informed that the construction work for canal diversion in Phase-I has already been awarded. The work for the proposed double-loop interchange at Dhandur Junction has also been awarded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on an EPC mode. The Chief Minister said that the appointment of EPC agencies, notification of the master plan and works related to external connectivity routes for these projects are being regularly monitored. In addition, the process of land acquisition is also being advanced for other proposed Integrated Manufacturing Clusters in Haryana. The Chief Minister said that land is also being acquired for 10 IMTs in Haryana.
He said that the State Government and the Central Government are working in close coordination to strengthen industrial infrastructure in Haryana. Once completed, these projects will significantly boost industrial activity in the state and further strengthen Haryana’s identity as one of the country’s leading manufacturing and logistics hubs. During the meeting, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Sh. Piyush Goyal also shared his suggestions regarding these projects.
Haryana Chief Minister’s Chief Principal Secretary Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Civil Aviation Department, Smt. G. Anupama, and Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, were also present on the occasion.
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Haryana Sets Up Revolving Fund to Return Trap Money to Anti-Corruption Complainants
Chandigarh, August 17: The Haryana Government has put in place a dedicated financial mechanism to ensure that complainants who pay bribe money to facilitate vigilance traps are not left out of pocket during the course of corruption investigations.
Through a notification issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, the government has constituted the Haryana Vigilance Bureau Revolving Funds, specifically to reimburse the bribe money provided by complainants for laying traps. The fund will be administered by the Director General, State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Haryana.
The move effectively creates a formal reimbursement channel for citizens whose money is used in sting operations against officials allegedly accepting bribes. Under the prescribed procedure, the investigating officer will forward the reimbursement proposal to the concerned Range In-charge—Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General or Superintendent of Police—for further processing.
A committee at Vigilance Headquarters will take the final decision on reimbursement on merit. It will comprise an Additional Director General of Police/Inspector General of the State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau as chairman, besides a Deputy Inspector General and a District Attorney/Deputy District Attorney as members.
Once the committee approves the proposal, the complainant will have to furnish an affidavit undertaking that the trap money released by the court after completion of criminal proceedings will subsequently be deposited into the revolving fund. After submission of the undertaking, the approved amount will be transferred to the complainant’s bank account.
The government has also built financial controls into the system. The revolving fund will be replenished once 70 per cent of its corpus has been utilised, while its audit will be carried out by the Principal Accountant General (Audit), Haryana.
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*’Happening Haryana’ Roadshow to be held in Mumbai on August 23-24: Rao Narbir Singh*
*Government to highlight Haryana’s role in building Viksit Bharat-2047*
Chandigarh, August 17: Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that the ‘Happening Haryana’ Roadshow will be organised in Mumbai on August 23 and 24 with the objective of attracting domestic and international investors to invest in Haryana. Through the roadshow, investors will be apprised of Haryana’s industrial potential, strong infrastructure and the facilities being provided to facilitate investment.
Rao Narbir Singh said that the main objective of the roadshow is to showcase Haryana’s role in Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat-2047 and to present the State as a major industrial and investment hub. He said that the Haryana Government is making comprehensive preparations in this direction and that the major departments have prepared the Haryana Vision Document-2030 to chart the State’s future development, which is being continuously monitored by Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini himself.
The Industries Minister said that Haryana has recently made significant amendments to its Industrial Policy and has also implemented a new MSME Policy. Under these policies, a target has been set to attract investment of Rs. 55 lakh crore in the MSME sector and generate 5 lakh employment opportunities by 2030. Investors will be apprised of the incentives available under these policies and the steps taken to facilitate investment during the roadshow.
He said that Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini will directly interact with representatives of investors who sign Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for investment in Haryana under the new Industrial Policy and MSME Policy on August 27 in Chandigarh. During the interaction, investors will be provided detailed information about the investor-friendly policies, facilities and programmes being offered in the State.
Rao Narbir Singh said that during the Mumbai roadshow, investors will also be apprised of the 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) being developed in Haryana. In addition, the potential of five new cities being developed through the Panchgram Development Authority on both sides of the 135-kilometre-long Kundli-Manesar Expressway will also be presented to investors.
He said that Haryana’s strong rail, road and air connectivity, proximity to Delhi-NCR and rapidly developing industrial infrastructure make the State particularly attractive for investment. The roadshow in Mumbai will serve as an important platform to effectively showcase all these strengths to national and international investors.
The Industries Minister said that the Haryana Government’s objective is not merely to attract investment, but to create an industrial environment that accelerates investment, employment and economic growth, enabling Haryana to play a leading role in the building of Viksit Bharat.
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*Haryana Government Gives Special Focus to Power Infrastructure; HPPC Approves Purchase of 26,161 Transformers*
*CM Nayab Singh Saini Gives Green Signal to Procurement at Rates Negotiated Below the Prescribed Prices*
*Special T&P Kits to Be Provided to Linemen and Assistant Linemen for Their Safety*
Chandigarh, August 17: At a meeting of the High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini at Haryana Niwas on Monday, approval was given for the purchase of 26,161 transformers for the state’s power corporations to strengthen the electricity infrastructure. The committee also approved the procurement of 5,000 to 7,500 T&P kits for the safety of linemen and assistant linemen working in the state.
Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sh. Vipul Goel, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh. Arun Kumar Gupta, and other senior officers were also present at the meeting. The High Powered Works Purchase Committee also approved the construction of GIS bays at various power stations. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini conducted negotiations with the firms concerned and reached agreements for the procurement of transformers and safety kits, as well as the construction of GIS bays, at rates lower than the prescribed prices.
At the HPPC meeting, approval was given for the purchase of 100 three-phase 11 kV/433-250 V, 400 kVA distribution transformers for DHBVN; 28 power transformers of 40/50 MVA, 132/33 kV and 33 power transformers of 25/33.5 MVA, 66/11 kV for HVPNL; and 26,000 distribution transformers of 100 kVA for UHBVN.
In addition, the government will, for the first time, procure 5,000 to 7,500 special T&P kits, comprising 14 items, to ensure the safety of linemen and assistant linemen working with Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam. The High Powered Works Purchase Committee also approved the construction of GIS bays at various power stations at a cost of ₹81 crore.
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Haryana Government is giving special attention to ensuring uninterrupted power supply to the people of the state and further strengthening the power system. The government is making efforts to ensure that an adequate number of transformers are available wherever required and that all power corporations maintain sufficient backup for emergencies.
He said that the safety of employees working in the power corporations is also a priority for the government. Keeping this in view, transformers and safety kits for the state were given priority approval at the HPPC meeting.
Additional Chief Secretary Sh. Vijayendra Kumar, Commissioner and Secretary, Energy Department, Smt. Ashima Brar, Director General, Industries and Commerce Department, Sh. Yash Garg, Managing Director, Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited and Director, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Dr. Aditya Dahiya, Special Secretary, Energy Department, Sh. Vikram, and other officers of various departments were also present in the meeting.
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*Government Accelerating Industrial Projects to Make Haryana a Leading Manufacturing Hub: CM Nayab Singh Saini*
*CM Participates in Third Meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority of National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust*
*Progress of Integrated Multi-Modal Logistics Hub at Nangal Chaudhary, Hisar Integrated Manufacturing Cluster and Ambala Industrial Park Discussed*
Chandigarh, August 17: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the state government is expediting major industrial and logistics projects to establish Haryana as a leading manufacturing hub in the country. The Chief Minister participated through video conferencing in the third meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority of the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust on Monday. The meeting reviewed the implementation of industrial and manufacturing projects. Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the meeting. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Sh. Piyush Goyal, Chief Ministers of various states and senior officials also joined the meeting.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini briefed the participants on the progress of key projects in Haryana, including the Integrated Multi-Modal Logistics Hub (IMLH) at Nangal Chaudhary and the Hisar Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC). He said that work related to land approval, connectivity and infrastructure for these projects is progressing rapidly, and the government aims to bring them on the ground at the earliest. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also informed that under the BHAVYA scheme launched by the Government of India, a proposal has been sent to the Central Government for developing an industrial park on 108 acres of land in Ambala, Haryana.
The Chief Minister said the process of land acquisition for Phase-I of the proposed Integrated Multi-Modal Logistics Hub at Nangal Chaudhary is being expedited. The land acquisition process will be completed shortly, following which the work on Phase-I will be taken forward and Phase-II can subsequently be initiated. He said that he himself will visit the Multi-Modal Logistics Hub on August 23 and flag off the railway line. The railway yard of the CWC IMLH will be operated by CWC. Alongside this, the process of expediting other works will also be undertaken.
Giving an update on the progress of the Hisar Integrated Manufacturing Cluster, the Chief Minister said that bids have been received for the EPC project worth approximately ₹707 crore for the Phase-I infrastructure, and the bids are currently being evaluated. The EPC agency will be appointed shortly. He added that the process for notification of the master plan has also been initiated, with a target to notify it by August 31, 2026.
He further informed that the construction work for canal diversion in Phase-I has already been awarded. The work for the proposed double-loop interchange at Dhandur Junction has also been awarded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on an EPC mode. The Chief Minister said that the appointment of EPC agencies, notification of the master plan and works related to external connectivity routes for these projects are being regularly monitored. In addition, the process of land acquisition is also being advanced for other proposed Integrated Manufacturing Clusters in Haryana. The Chief Minister said that land is also being acquired for 10 IMTs in Haryana.
He said that the State Government and the Central Government are working in close coordination to strengthen industrial infrastructure in Haryana. Once completed, these projects will significantly boost industrial activity in the state and further strengthen Haryana’s identity as one of the country’s leading manufacturing and logistics hubs. During the meeting, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Sh. Piyush Goyal also shared his suggestions regarding these projects.
Haryana Chief Minister’s Chief Principal Secretary Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary, Civil Aviation Department, Smt. G. Anupama, and Commissioner and Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department, Dr. Amit Agrawal, were also present on the occasion.